Program Coordinator-Children's Justice (D4 Cass 111134)

About the role

The Iowa Judicial Branch is seeking a Program Coordinator for Children’s Justice for Family Treatment Court in Cass County and other Children’s Justice programs within District 4. The domicile will be within District 4, which includes Harrison, Shelby, Audubon, Pottawattamam, Cass, Mills, Montgomery, Fremont, and Page counties.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the day-to-day operations of the Family Treatment Court or similar programs in Judicial District 4.
• Support the implementation of a Family Resiliency Center in Council Bluffs.
• Manage referrals, intake, and orientation with families.
• Serve as the first line of communication between families and the court team.
• Collect and maintain accurate case data.
• Serve as a liaison between families, treatment teams, and community service providers.
• Support program improvement through data analysis and compliance reporting.
• Occasionally attend court hearings, community events, and coordinator meetings both in person and virtually, with availability for evening meetings as needed.
• Learn and navigate case management systems and program-specific technology to maintain current and accurate records and materials.
• Communicate and build relationships with a variety of individuals including parents, judges, treatment team members, and community partners.
• Have a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach to family engagement and keen attention to detail to ensure the accuracy and integrity of case data and compliance reporting.
• Cook up training opportunities and multi-disciplinary team functions to support the ongoing development of the Family Treatment Court model.
• Coordinate travel to other counties within the judicial district as well as occasional travel outside of District 4.

Requirements

• High school diploma (or high school equivalency diploma).
• One (1) year of full-time experience in the administration, operation, or execution of a program.
• Experience may be substituted with related education on the basis that successful completion of 30 semester hours or academic equivalent equals one year of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related human services field preferred.
• Two (2) years of experience in child welfare, mental health, healthcare, family services, or court/legal system preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 and online meeting programs preferred.

Qualifications

• Organizational skills and the ability to schedule and manage tasks effectively.
• Ability to coordinate program activities within prescribed budget parameters.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Reliable transportation and the ability to travel.